BTS V's solo track "Slow Dancing" has shined in popularity as it has recorded over 155 million streams on Spotify, the world's largest music platform. The title track "Slow Dancing" from V's solo album "Layover" surpassed 155 million streams on Spotify on October 31.
With this achievement, V has broken a personal record, making "Slow Dancing" the fifth song from his solo works to achieve such a milestone and the seventh when including group tracks.
The album "Layover" is rooted in the Pop R&B genre and encompasses tracks that blend pop alternative and old-school R&B, further broadening the scope of the K-pop genre.
The title song "Slow Dancing" is a Pop R&B track rooted in the soul sound of the 1970s. It is impressive with its distinctive atmosphere, infused with jazz elements. The track exudes a romantic and mellow aesthetic, from V's smooth vocals to the inclusion of the flute, embodying the leisurely and free essence of its title.
Recently, V released two new versions of the track: the "Frank Remix" and the "Cutie Clay Remix," named after the producers who handled the track's production. The "Frank Remix" offers a cheerful atmosphere by utilizing Afro rhythms, making listeners naturally sway to the rhythm. The "Clay Remix" focuses on instrument sounds such as the flute, keyboard, and drums, offering both vibrancy and uniqueness.
Even seven weeks after its release, "Slow Dancing" is continuing to prove its undying popularity on global charts.
Recently, it climbed back to the top spot on the Worldwide iTunes Chart, holding the #1 position for a total of 8 days. It has been on the UK Official Chart for seven consecutive weeks, and in France's SNEP and Lithuania's charts for six weeks. The song has also entered charts in Germany, Belgium, and Portugal for five consecutive weeks, proving its enduring appeal. The music video has been extremely popular, reaching #1 on Apple Music's Top Video charts in countries including the US, UK, and New Zealand. Notably, it held the top spot in New Zealand for six consecutive days.
